2018 CAD to SRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 CAD to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the CAD to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.0917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.4655.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6262 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0020 to the December average rate of 5.5455, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.0917 was down 0.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.1429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
CAD to SRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.8453, compared to 5.6742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1711 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2735 SRD (High: 6.0917 / Low: 5.8182). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0925 SRD (High: 5.6970 / Low: 5.6045).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1618 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 5.9386) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.7514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1872 (+3.26%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0690 | 5.9395 | 6.0020 |
| February | 6.0917 | 5.8182 | 5.9386 |
| March | 5.8296 | 5.7001 | 5.7768 |
| April | 5.9456 | 5.7832 | 5.8612 |
| May | 5.8466 | 5.7316 | 5.8015 |
| June | 5.7785 | 5.6020 | 5.6919 |
| July | 5.7285 | 5.6239 | 5.6799 |
| August | 5.7791 | 5.6670 | 5.7173 |
| September | 5.8098 | 5.6605 | 5.7248 |
| October | 5.8204 | 5.6677 | 5.7260 |
| November | 5.6970 | 5.6045 | 5.6520 |
| December | 5.6502 | 5.4655 | 5.5455 |